Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike strongly criticized African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi during a media interaction in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, condemning him for closing the state’s courts during his time in office. Wike expressed disappointment to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) leadership for inviting Amaechi—whom he blamed for shutting down the judiciary for nearly two years, an action he claimed resulted in a pregnant woman giving birth while imprisoned.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Additionally, Wike urged politicians to remain generous and open-handed toward the public and supporters who helped them achieve electoral success, emphasizing that politics inherently demands sacrifice rather than tight-fistedness.

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has criticized the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), accusing them of prioritizing politics over matters affecting the legal profession and labeling a recent NBA event in Rivers State a “flop”. During a media interaction in Port Harcourt, Wike challenged the NBA president regarding their legacy, contrasting it with his own administrative achievements in the FCT. He defended the Federal Government’s track record under President Bola Tinubu, asserting that all initiated projects will be finished before the administration’s term ends and daring critics to compare Tinubu’s accomplishments in Abuja to past governments.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has asserted that individuals under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) retain the right to campaign for votes, emphasizing that an anti-graft probe does not equate to a legal conviction. Addressing public and media criticism surrounding the inclusion of Betta Edu as Director of Women Mobilisation in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign team for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, Wike pointed out double standards in political scrutiny. Edu, who faced suspension and an EFCC investigation over financial misappropriation allegations in January 2024 without being formally declared guilty, was strongly defended by the Minister.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Wike argued that individuals facing legal or financial allegations have historically contested and won major elections in Nigeria, noting instances where candidates with active court cases secured gubernatorial seats. He further contended that even prisoners and individuals linked to severe allegations—such as coup plots—can legally endorse or canvass for political candidates. Consequently, he maintained that an ongoing EFCC investigation should not disqualify anyone from serving on a campaign council or rallying support for President Tinubu.